Monthly Archives: January 2015

Dear Friends and Family: Below you will find our monthly update for January (right down to the wire!). Be sure to write back and tell us how we can pray for you. Giffone January 2015 Update In Christ, Benj and Corrie … Continue reading →

A provocative paper by Stanley Hauerwas, “Sacrificing the Sacrifices of War.” Prof. Johan Fourie at Stellenbosch: “South African xenophobia: We are all immigrants.” Martin Brodeur of New Jersey Devils retires. The first year I paid attention to hockey was 1993-94, … Continue reading →

This week’s potpourri is a mix of serious and sunny… Cato Institute scholars respond to the State of the Union. Next week, the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz will be commemorated. For Auschwitz Museum, A Time of Great Change. Can someone … Continue reading →

In the culture department: John Oliver: Prison (HBO). Very sobering, but every American should watch (NSFW). Gay Marriage Prompts Call for Clergy to Shun Civil Ceremonies. In the economics department: Why Swedish men take so much paternity leave | The … Continue reading →

“The thirsty man rejoices when he drinks and he is not downcast because he cannot empty the fountain. Rather let the fountain quench your thirst than have your thirst quench the fountain.” Continue reading →

I’m hoping to get back to our usual schedule of “Friday links” next week. Things have been a little irregular over the Christmas break–we were away last weekend (travelogue forthcoming) But here are some interesting stories I’ve read over the … Continue reading →